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Best Developer Keyboard Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.9 avg rating
15 free apps
Updated September 2026

With an average user rating of 3.9★, the developer keyboard category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 248+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Developer Keyboard Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Microsoft SwiftKey AI KeyboardMicrosoft SwiftKey AI KeyboardFree4.6★ (121K)NoYesSep 2026
2Keyboard - Color keyboard themesKeyboard - Color keyboard themesFree3.9★ (137)NoNoSep 2026
3CodingKeysCodingKeysFree5.0★ (4)NoNoAug 2026
4hot.keyshot.keysFree3.7★ (3)NoNoAug 2026
5AltKeys AI keyboardAltKeys AI keyboardFree—NoNoJul 2026
6Gboard – the Google KeyboardGboard – the Google KeyboardFree4.1★ (59K)NoNoSep 2026
7KbrdKbrdFree—YesNoAug 2026
8Lucid Markdown Keyboard notesLucid Markdown Keyboard notesFree4.4★ (46)NoYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Developer Keyboard

Microsoft SwiftKey AI Keyboard#1

Microsoft SwiftKey AI Keyboard by SwiftKey

Copilot | Emojis | Tone change
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.6😐(121K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This intelligent keyboard learns your writing style to provide accurate autocorrect and helpful predictions. It offers customizable themes and quick access to emojis and GIFs, allowing you to communicate faster and more efficiently.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Smooth swiping and typing experience
  • 👍 Customizable keyboard themes
  • 💡 Supports multiple languages
  • 🚀 Accurate word predictions
  • 👍 Helpful punctuation and emoji features

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Keyboard glitches and crashes
  • 🐛 Inconsistent autocorrect and word replacement
  • 🐛 Keyboard disappearing or reverting to default
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns around full keyboard access
  • 🔋 Increased battery drain
CodingKeys#3

CodingKeys by Vincent Frascello

Coding Productivity Keyboard.
Worth Considering
🛠️ Developer Tools
5.0(4 ratings)
Free
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Enhance your coding speed on iOS with a custom keyboard extension. Quickly insert code snippets and access special characters for supported languages. The keyboard intelligently switches back to alphanumeric input and smartly moves your cursor.

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FAQ about Developer Keyboard

What are the best developer keyboard apps for iPhone?
Microsoft SwiftKey AI Keyboard tops our developer keyboard apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 121K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 15 of the top developer keyboard apps we rank are free to download, including Microsoft SwiftKey AI Keyboard and Keyboard - Color keyboard themes.
Microsoft SwiftKey AI Keyboard has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 248+ developer keyboard apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This keyboard learns your unique writing style, including slang and emoji usage, to provide accurate autocorrect and helpful predictions. It aims to help you text faster and more efficiently with features like swipe typing and a customizable toolbar.
Key features include AI-powered learning of your writing style, accurate autocorrect, predictive text, customizable themes, support for emojis and GIFs, and both swipe-to-type and tap-to-type options. It also has an expandable toolbar for quick shortcuts.